With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Position:                           Legal Officer

Department:                     Risk and Compliance Department

Reports to:                       Risk and Compliance Manager

Location:                         Head Office

Purpose of the position:

The legal officer will help to ensure that VFR complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. S/he will provide legal advice, draft and review contracts, manage litigation risks, and ensure compliance with financial Laws and regulations.

Education/Experience

Bachelor Degree in laws with three years’ experience in related field in a financials institutions

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal guidance to all departments of the Company.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and international Laws,
• Monitor changes in financial regulations and assess their impact on the institution.

Contract Management & Documentation

• Identify, review and negotiate contracts, agreements for VFR stakeholders and policies.
• Ensure Legal documentation is accurate and protects the institution’s interest.
• Maintain an organized record of all legal agreements.

Risk Management & Litigation.

• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with financial transaction.
• And represent the institution in legal proceedings liaise with external counsel when necessary.
• Work with Operations department and External company lawyer on legal cases
• Together with P&C review and prepare staff legal cases
• Handle disputes, regulatory investigations, and litigation matters efficiently.

Corporate Governance.

• Assist the governance champion to ensure compliance with corporate Governance policies and best practices.
• Support the board of directors and senior Management on legal matters.
• Ensure proper documentations of board resolutions and shareholder agreements.
• Develop internal policies to ensure adherence to laws and regulations

Regulatory Liaison.

• Act as a liaison between the institution and regulatory bodies such as central banks and financial authorities

Training & Awareness

• Conduct training sessions for employees on financial regulations, Compliance, and legal risk Management.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only